A COMMON COMMITMENT: WINE TOURISM

Magnificent views and exceptional sites to discover

The appellations of the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux share sunny hillsides and an exceptional architectural and historical heritage, making them a particularly pleasant holiday destination or simply a place to enjoy a walk among the vineyards and the châteaux.

With citadelles, châteaux, Romanesque churches and historical manor houses, our 5 regions are full of remains bearing witness to a rich past.

To improve awareness of its wines in France, the Union des Côtes de Bordeaux has for several years been developing the important concept of wine tourism.

Meeting the winegrowers

Visits to the property, events, special facilities or accommodation, the winegrowers of the Côtes de Bordeaux share their passion, their history and their know-how by letting visitors discover their vineyard through total immersion. There are numerous initiatives targeting different types of visitor, but always with the same watchword: closeness !

Varied events throughout the year

Throughout the year, the appellations offer events held to share their passion and their know-how with visitors.  Whether it is during the summer season or in the run-up to the end-of-year festivities, the Maisons des Vins offer numerous events around gastronomy, tasting and discovery of the region.

• Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux: at the maison du vin, on the water or in the châteaux, there is a wide variety of wine tourism activities. On the programme, introduction to tasting, cookery courses or even tasting cruises, all with one purpose: direct contact between growers and consumers.
• Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux: awarded the Best Of Wine Tourism prize in 2016, the Maison des vins offers original wine workshops throughout the year. Tasting-relaxation, gastronomic workshops with a chef, tasting, family activities . . . fun and original ways to discover the wines of Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux.
• Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux: the appellation is counting on out-of-the-ordinary ways to discover its vineyard. By aeroplane, kayak or on horseback, the Castillon wine region will show itself from every angle. Not forgetting the summer tasting at the Maison des Vins or the wine and food pairing lunches each month in one of the appellation's châteaux.

Maisons du Vin at the service of tourists and consumers

Situated in Blaye, Cadillac and Castillon La Bataille, the 3 Maisons du Vin of the Côtes de Bordeaux appellations are the ideal departure points for getting immersed in the vineyard. With a special welcome, recommendations to discover and events led by growers for the general public, these 3 structures welcome visitors and accompany them in their discovery of the appellations.